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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.1.1 Serial number location 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.1.1 Serial number location 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 ...
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6.4.2 6.4.3 6.4.4 6.4.5 Drivers menu 6-20 Management Software menu 6-21 Utilities menu 6-21 Contact information 6-21 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBF-D12/SAS block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D12 block diagram A-2 A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers A-3 Disabling memory managers A-3 vii
6.4.2 6.4.3 6.4.4 6.4.5 Drivers menu 6-20 Management Software menu 6-21 Utilities menu 6-21 Contact information 6-21 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBF-D12/SAS block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D12 block diagram A-2 A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers A-3 Disabling memory managers A-3 vii
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... chip) Supports 256 MB up to 48 GB system memory DSBF-D12: 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) (Supports 2U riser) 2 x PCI Express™ x8 slots (x8 link) 2 x PCI-X 133/100/66 MHz slot 1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® server management card 3 series DSBF-D12/SAS: 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) (Supports...
... chip) Supports 256 MB up to 48 GB system memory DSBF-D12: 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) (Supports 2U riser) 2 x PCI Express™ x8 slots (x8 link) 2 x PCI-X 133/100/66 MHz slot 1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® server management card 3 series DSBF-D12/SAS: 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) (Supports...
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...174; and Linux. The Intel® 6321ESB is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density system memory peformance. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that...core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for more efficient computing. Intel® 5000P and Intel® 6321ESB chipset The Intel® 5000P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® 6321ESB provide the vital interfaces ...
...174; and Linux. The Intel® 6321ESB is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density system memory peformance. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that...core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for more efficient computing. Intel® 5000P and Intel® 6321ESB chipset The Intel® 5000P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® 6321ESB provide the vital interfaces ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-26 2.6 Jumpers 2-30 2.7 Switch 2-35 2.8 Connectors 2-36 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-26 2.6 Jumpers 2-30 2.7 Switch 2-35 2.8 Connectors 2-36 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series
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The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into any other socket will not work. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 12 fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to the Qualified Vendors List on...
The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into any other socket will not work. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 12 fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to the Qualified Vendors List on...
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... 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-17 The below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (refer to operate in Branch 0. 2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology The Intel® 5000P chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. The DIMMs must match each other...
... 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-17 The below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (refer to operate in Branch 0. 2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology The Intel® 5000P chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. The DIMMs must match each other...
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...0 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : Twelve memories population DIMMs are installed in all slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32. Branch 1 (Mirror) ... 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 2-18 Ch:0 Ch:1 Chapter 2: Hardware information Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_30, and DIMM_31.
...0 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : Twelve memories population DIMMs are installed in all slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32. Branch 1 (Mirror) ... 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 2-18 Ch:0 Ch:1 Chapter 2: Hardware information Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_30, and DIMM_31.
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...) (1024 MB) • Channel 1 DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total Memory 2048 MB ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-19 To support sparing function, a DIMM channel should contain at least two ranks. • When sparing function is disabled and...DIMM can contain only one or two ranks. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold, the memory sparing function will be enabled or disabled separately. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing across branches. • This motherboard...
...) (1024 MB) • Channel 1 DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total Memory 2048 MB ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-19 To support sparing function, a DIMM channel should contain at least two ranks. • When sparing function is disabled and...DIMM can contain only one or two ranks. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold, the memory sparing function will be enabled or disabled separately. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing across branches. • This motherboard...
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Two DIMMs per channel Sparing Memory space Branch0 Sparing Memory space Total Memory Channel 0 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) Channel 1 DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB 1024 MB DIMM_01 (1024MB*2 Ranks) DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • • 1024 MB 1024 MB 4096 MB 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Two DIMMs per channel Sparing Memory space Branch0 Sparing Memory space Total Memory Channel 0 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) Channel 1 DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB 1024 MB DIMM_01 (1024MB*2 Ranks) DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • • 1024 MB 1024 MB 4096 MB 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS DSBF-D12 Series Clear RTC RAM (Default) 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Reinstall the battery. 5. Clear...
... ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS DSBF-D12 Series Clear RTC RAM (Default) 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Reinstall the battery. 5. Clear...
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... the back of the system chassis. 4. Phoenix BIOS beep codes Beep Description Endless beep One continuous beep followed by short beeps Two short beeps Error Memory module missing VGA controller failure PCI resource assignment error 7. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on test. The system then runs the... 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 3- Monitor b. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup.
... the back of the system chassis. 4. Phoenix BIOS beep codes Beep Description Endless beep One continuous beep followed by short beeps Two short beeps Error Memory module missing VGA controller failure PCI resource assignment error 7. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on test. The system then runs the... 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 3- Monitor b. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup.
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...System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Make sure you execute the Phlash16.exe program and the screen displays "Cannot flash if Memory Managers" error message, refer to the Appendix to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the Phoenix Phlash16 (phlash16.exe) utility from... the Software folder of your motherboard. Make sure you remove the floppy disk from the ASUS web site. Boot the system in the floppy disk to solve the problem. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The Phoenix Phlash16 Utility automatically updates ...
...System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Make sure you execute the Phlash16.exe program and the screen displays "Cannot flash if Memory Managers" error message, refer to the Appendix to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the Phoenix Phlash16 (phlash16.exe) utility from... the Software folder of your motherboard. Make sure you remove the floppy disk from the ASUS web site. Boot the system in the floppy disk to solve the problem. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The Phoenix Phlash16 Utility automatically updates ...
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... ImagPeREFSiSleANY KEY TO RESTARTBITOHSE.WSPYHSTEM Verify interIffacteheinsfyosrtmeamtidoones not restart Backup systemTUBRINOSTHREOMPOWER OFF, THEN ON Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete... 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File Verify interface information Backup system BIOS ROM Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete ...
... ImagPeREFSiSleANY KEY TO RESTARTBITOHSE.WSPYHSTEM Verify interIffacteheinsfyosrtmeamtidoones not restart Backup systemTUBRINOSTHREOMPOWER OFF, THEN ON Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete... 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File Verify interface information Backup system BIOS ROM Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete ...
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... BIOS revision and build date. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBF-D12/SAS 8041A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.007 09/06/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detailed information for CPUs F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←...
... BIOS revision and build date. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBF-D12/SAS 8041A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.007 09/06/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detailed information for CPUs F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←...
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...memory information. If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor. None DIMM_21-DIMM_22-DIMM_30-DIMM_31-DIMM_32-- F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D12...items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. None DIMM_10-- Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Memory Information Speed : DDR2 533 Total Memory: 1024MB DIMM_00-- 1024MB, AMB Temperature: 57 DIMM_01-- None DIMM_02-- None DIMM_20-- If any items ...
...memory information. If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor. None DIMM_21-DIMM_22-DIMM_30-DIMM_31-DIMM_32-- F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D12...items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. None DIMM_10-- Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Memory Information Speed : DDR2 533 Total Memory: 1024MB DIMM_00-- 1024MB, AMB Temperature: 57 DIMM_01-- None DIMM_02-- None DIMM_20-- If any items ...
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... Enable SERR Signal Condition Demand Scrub Enable Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] [Single Bit] [Enabled] [Enabled] 4GB PCI Hole Granularity Memory Branch Mode Branch 0 Rank Interleave Branch 0 Rank Sparing Branch 1 Rank Interleave Branch 1 Rank Sparing Enhanced x8 Detection Force ITK ...Beach Configure Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Configuration/Memory mapped accesses to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-23 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration This menu shows the chipset configuration settings...
... Enable SERR Signal Condition Demand Scrub Enable Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] [Single Bit] [Enabled] [Enabled] 4GB PCI Hole Granularity Memory Branch Mode Branch 0 Rank Interleave Branch 0 Rank Sparing Branch 1 Rank Interleave Branch 1 Rank Sparing Enhanced x8 Detection Force ITK ...Beach Configure Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Configuration/Memory mapped accesses to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-23 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration This menu shows the chipset configuration settings...
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... the PCI hole for PCI resource. Configuration options: [1:1] [2:1] [4:1] Branch 1 Rank Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to select the memory branch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [256 MB] [512 MB] [1.0 GB] [2.0 GB...] Memory Branch Mode [Interleave] Allows you to enable or disable the Branch 1 rank/DIMM Sparing feature. Configuration options: [Sequential] [Interleave] [Mirror] ...
... the PCI hole for PCI resource. Configuration options: [1:1] [2:1] [4:1] Branch 1 Rank Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to select the memory branch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [256 MB] [512 MB] [1.0 GB] [2.0 GB...] Memory Branch Mode [Interleave] Allows you to enable or disable the Branch 1 rank/DIMM Sparing feature. Configuration options: [Sequential] [Interleave] [Mirror] ...
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... . The display returns to the next field, Confirm new password. The RAM data containing the password information is required to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write [Enabled] Set this field. 4. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is powered by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock...
... . The display returns to the next field, Confirm new password. The RAM data containing the password information is required to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write [Enabled] Set this field. 4. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is powered by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock...
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Appendix summary A A.1 DSBF-D12/SAS block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D12 block diagram A-2 A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers A-3 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series
Appendix summary A A.1 DSBF-D12/SAS block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D12 block diagram A-2 A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers A-3 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series